jest
noun
a joke or witty remark; witticism.
are jesting
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present progressiveof jest.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“You are jesting, Tom,” said Ned, as he advanced quickly, and took the lady’s hand, while Tom rose and heartily welcomed his old companions.
From The Golden Dream Adventures in the Far West by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
"You are jesting," replied the King of the Peacocks.
From Tales of Passed Times by Charles Perrault
They are jesting and chaffing with all the delightful unconcern of emancipated youth, and their cheerful faces shine brighter in the October sunshine.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 2nd, 1893 by Various
You are jesting, monsieur, and I do not like jests of this kind.
From The Jew by Jo?zef Ignacy Kraszewski
Dowie to dree are jesting and glee, When poverty parts gude companie.
From The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume I. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century by Charles Rogers
